Synonyms of cap

cap 1 of 3

noun (1)

as in pill

a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally

I prefer to take my medicine as caps rather than in liquid form

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pill
• tablet
• capsule
• dose
• drug
• lozenge
• drop
• medication
• remedy
• potion
• cure
• dosage
• physic
• specific
• pharmaceutical
• preparation
• medicinal
• wonder drug
• bolus
• miracle drug
• gelcap
• pilule

cap

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noun (2)

ˈkap 

1

as in hat

a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown

grabbed a cap and plopped it on his head before running out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hat
• helmet
• headgear
• headdress
• chapeau
• lid
• hood
• headpiece
• bonnet
• turban
• beret
• bowler
• skullcap
• pillbox
• helm
• toque
• shako
• baseball cap
• biretta
• tricorne
• sombrero
• fedora
• calotte
• tam
• fez
• kepi
• silk hat
• service cap
• Stetson
• cloche
• sunbonnet
• capuche
• top hat
• casque
• zucchetto
• garrison cap
• topper
• picture hat
• homburg
• miter
• hard hat
• plug hat
• stocking cap
• opera hat
• cowl
• kufi
• cocked hat
• panama
• high hat
• boater
• castor
• overseas cap
• stovepipe
• cowboy hat
• leghorn
• derby
• skimmer
• sou'wester
• porkpie hat
• billycock
• ten-gallon hat
• warbonnet
• nightcap
• tam-o'-shanter

2

as in lid

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents

I can't find the cap to the milk bottle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lid
• top
• cover
• hood
• roof
• housing
• jacket
• casing
• covering
• dome
• shell
• case
• sheath
• capsule

3

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

a cap on player salary expenditures was suggested as a way to keep small market teams competitive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limit
• limitation
• confines
• end
• boundary
• line
• ceiling
• extent
• bound
• barrier
• termination
• rim
• edge
• border
• margin
• fence
• wall
• brim
• terminus
• extremity
• verge
• fag end
• outside
• hedge
• restraint
• bar
• stop

cap

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verb

as in to limit

to set bounds or an upper limit for

the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limit
• restrict
• tighten
• confine
• hold down
• block
• circumscribe
• hinder
• hamper
• narrow
• impede
• bar
• suppress
• obstruct
• modify
• number
• contract
• squeeze
• lessen
• repress
• pinch
• qualify
• constrict
• quell

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceed
• expand
• broaden
• widen
• overreach
• overextend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cap

Noun

In fact, many large-cap growth stocks had posted even bigger gains following the March 31 pivot low. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 July 2026

These early negotiations are seen as initial sparring, with the real battle over a salary cap expected later, potentially leading to a lockout. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Verb

The most recent, a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, was spearheaded by a double from Mora, who capped his six-year run in Portland in storybook fashion. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Christine Wang shot a 3-under 68 to cap off a stellar week at the Golf Club of Avon and capture the Hartford Healthcare Women’s Championship on Sunday. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Phrases Containing cap

• a feather in one's cap
• cap (off)
• cap in hand
• doff one's cap to